Washing. It’s never ending in this house. With 4 kids there are always school uniforms, football kits and pyjamas. Then there are my everyday uni clothes and my work uniform. Then there’s Kevin’s work uniform (which is often covered in oil). Add in bed sheets and towels and you can imagine just how much washing we do in an average week!
Our previous washing machine had a 6kg drum – which sounds big, but really isn’t. I couldn’t fit all the bed sheets in one load, and it meant doing a lot of separate wash loads – multiple times a day. So you can imagine my delight when Beko offered me a washing machine with a 9kg capacity – and a 28 minute wash time.
Now, I will say that installation wasn’t a breeze – not because the washing machine is difficult, but because Team KnowHow proved pretty tricky to deal with. Finally, after 3 cancelled appointments and a chat with a senior manager, we finally managed to get the machine in and running, and I couldn’t wait to try it out!
We chose the WX943440B freestanding washing machine for our utility room, and went for classic black. It is also available in white and red. Billed as the perfect option for big, busy families, this washing machine allows you to wash a large 9kg load in just 28 minutes. An LED time remaining display shows you how long your cycle has left, and the durable motor comes with a 10-year guarantee. Which all sounds pretty perfect so far, right?
It’s really easy to get going; everything is self explanatory. There are several different washing options – a daily cottons for everyday wear, which also has an eco option for energy saving. Then there are specific programmes for wool and hand wash items, a hygiene wash (ideal for a cloth nappy rinse) and an anti allergy setting, which features an extra rinse to remove any traces of washing powder etc. This is something we have found really useful for Max, with his sensitive skin and eczema. There is a child lock too, so no little fingers can change the cycle halfway through, or open the door and flood your kitchen.
Of course, the cycle I really wanted to try was the Daily Quick. I was dubious I’ll admit – is it really possible to get stuff clean in just 28 minutes?
Yes. It is.
We tried a white load first – school shirts (some covered in pen and grass – thanks Jacob), PE tshirts and light coloured home clothes. I was really surprised with how efficient the 28 minute cycle was – everything came out exactly as I would have expected after a longer wash cycle. There were no marks or debris left, and everything was ready for the tumble dryer. I had the same success with a coloured wash. The only thing it didn’t really work for was Kevin’s oily work uniform – but I can’t say I am surprised there as this often needs a hotter wash anyway. I have been using the Daily Quick for everything except work clothes (mine too, as it gets covered in all sorts and needs to be washed at a high temperature for hygiene) and bedding/towels.
There is also a Super Short option, which washes 2kg of clothing in just 14 minutes – amazing for when you need something really quickly! This washing machine automatically reduces water levels for half or smaller loads, so you don’t have to worry about wasting water if you just need to get something clean in a rush.
I really like the freedom of the Daily Quick wash. Combined with the larger drum capacity, this means I can get all our washing done more quickly – and that’a huge bonus in my book! I didn’t really appreciate just how big the drum was – until I managed to get a double bedding set and 4 single bedding sets in all at once!
There is nothing we don’t like about this washing machine. It sounds silly to say something like this has changed our lives, but it really has. It has taken away the amount of time we spend doing laundry, and is helping us to more eco friendly too – which has the added bonus of reducing our energy bills!
The lovely Beko team have offered one lucky reader the chance to win their very own Beko washing machine featuring the 28 minute Daily Quick programme. To be in with a chance of winning this amazing prize, enter below – best of luck!
Terms and conditions. Open to UK residents only, giveaway ends 27/01/2018. Winner will be randomly selected from all correctly completed entries and contacted by email. Winner may choose any Beko washing machine featuring the 28 minute Daily Quick wash from the Beko website (subject to availability). Prize will include delivery and standard installation.
I don’t keep opening the fridge and freezer every time I need something (watch your energy monitor when you open the doors!). I put items beside it that need to go in and only put them in when I need something out – and I do it quickly.
I never overfill the kettle and use any leftover boiling water that I had to boil to meet the minimum level to kill weeds on the path.
I wear scarves indoors and keep the heating thermostat one or two degrees than I would like it.
I try hard to turn off stand like the TV
I wear more clothes, jumpers are much warmer than t-shirts
We only put the heating on when we are home and cold rather than set a timer to come on everyday.
Use LED bulbs.
I use energy efficient light bulbs, always ensure that lights are turned off when I leave a room, and get my husband to do the washing up (that bit saves my energy!!)
Use of Energy Efficient Light Bulbs. Close blinds at night, in an attempt to keep out any draughts, and keep heat indoors. Close doors behind us. Turn off any unnecessary lighting, etc.
Using wi-fi plugs / timer apps
Turn the heating timer off and use it as and when we need it
We use energy efficient light bulbs and unplug everything we are not using.
we remove plugs when not in use. We don’t leave the tv on standby. The kids try and turn lights off when not in use but always a success. The hetaing is set at 20 or below (15 in the evening). We dont have a tumble dryer.
Turn the heat down and put another layer on
What an amazing giveaway and an amazing washing machine! I love the rinse hold and countdown features #triedtested
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I love Beko products we have a freezer and its been so reliable for ages
I’m constantly tweaking the thermostat in the hallway to try and save energy. I also unplug appliances and turn lights off. I have low energy light bulbs too.
Turn the lights off when i leave the room, turn the taps off when brushing my teeth and try to walk/ take the bus as much as I can! 🙂
We save energy by not leaving anything on stand by and switching off lights when we leave the room 😉
I obsessively turn lights off
Slowly teaching my children to turn lights and gadgets off when they leave the room! It’s hard work though.
We turn things off when we don’t use them, we got free cavity wall insulation from British Gas, we have metal energy saver sheets behind the radiators and we layer up before we put on the heating